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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.99, 37,514.66 and 14,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.99, 37,514.66 and 14,469.12 is: 21,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.99 : 37,514.66 = 14,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.99/37,514.66 = 14,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.99x = 37,514.66 × 14,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.99x = 542,804,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,804,044.95/24,977.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.29

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